St Patrick's Day DIY ~ Shamrock Decorative Charms ~ Craft Klatch

Whether making jewelry, or using these cute shamrock charms to decorate napkin rings, or use scattered across your table for St. Patrick's Day.

Here is a quickie video tutorial, so you can see how I made them:

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You will need:

Glass stones:  http://amzn.to/2FrPMVK

Mod Podge:  http://amzn.to/2oKty7Z

Scrapbook paper:  http://amzn.to/2tjWmJe

Jewelry bails:  http://amzn.to/2texrHa

Directions:

1.  Gather your materials, including shamrock scrapbook paper and class gems.

2.  Place the gem over a shamrock and trace around it.

3.  Cut out the traced shape - on the inside of the line.

4.  Use your Mod Podge and paint it on the back of the gem.

5.  Then, place it on the shamrock you cut out.

6.  Apply Mod Podge to the back of the paper.

7.  Use your fingers to rub down the paper and get rid of bubbles.

8.  Repeat with other shamrocks.

9.  Once dry, you can add a jewelry bail and turn it into a piece of jewelry, or...

...glue it to a napkin ring!  

That's it!  Hope you like it!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Salt Coasters DIY | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch | Resin Crafts

Learn how to create salt coasters, with resin.  I tried three different salts to see how they would look.  I think they look pretty cool.  Here is a quick video tutorial, to see exactly how I made them:

The links below may contain affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

You will need:
Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J 
Coarse kosher salt:  https://amzn.to/2PRcw4d
Pink Himalayan salt:  https://amzn.to/2ou1Ewy
Sidewalk salt:  https://amzn.to/2N4mmRz
Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.

Directions:

1.  I mixed six ounces of resin and broke it into three cups.

2.  First I used coarse kosher salt and mixed it in with the resin.

3.  Then poured it into the coaster mold.

 4.  Then I used the Himalayan pink salt and mixed it in with the resin.

5.  Then poured it into the coaster mold.

6.  Finally, I mixed in the sidewalk salt - the kind you throw on the sidewalk in the winder, so you don't break your neck on the ice!

7.  Then I poured that into the mold.

8.  I then broke out my lighter and popped the bubbles.   

9.  I let it cure a minimum of 12 hours before removing them from the mold.

That's it!  

Here is the sidewalk salt:

The Himalayan salt:

The coarse kosher salt:

Let me know which one is your favorite!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Thread Coaster DIY | Resin Crafts | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

Today we are taking colorful string and/or embroidery thread, mixed with resin and turning it into coasters!

Here's a quick video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made them:

The links below may contain affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

You will need:

Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J 

Thread scraps: https://amzn.to/2LBdDBq 

Embroidery floss:  https://amzn.to/2BXdysj

Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):

Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC

Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z

Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw

FX Epoxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk

1.  Mix one ounce of resin, per coaster.  I started with the thread coaster.

2.  I popped the bubbles with my lighter.

3.  I pre-cut pieces of thread.

 4.  Then I started dropping them into the resin.

5.  I kept adding and pressing the thread down with my stir stick.  

6.  Once they are completely covered with the resin, you can pop the bubbles with your lighter.  Be careful, if the thread is not covered, it might set on fire!  

7.  Then I did the same with the embroidery floss.  I started with the one ounce of resin and pressed the embroidery floss into the resin.

 8.  I mixed two more ounces of resin and carefully poured it over each of the coasters, popped the bubbles and let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

9.  Once cured, you can unmold them and here they are!

That's it!  I hope you like them and give them a try!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Chia Seed Coaster DIY | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch | Valentine's Day

Learn how to make a coaster using chia seeds.  It gives it a fun textured look and it works great as a background!  I added a heart, which is great for Valentine's Day, a wedding, anniversary, or just because.

Here's a quick video to show you exactly how I made it!

The links below may contain affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

You will need:
Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J 
Chia seeds:  http://amzn.to/2Bjpt1Q
Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
FX Epoxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk
Cricut (Amazon):  http://amzn.to/2wChE2l  
Cricut (Cricut site):  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=993649&U=1248544&M=51766&urllink=
Cricut vinyls:  http://amzn.to/2w4DOJj

Directions:

1.  I mixed two ounces of resin.

2.  I added chia seeds.

3.  And mixed them well.

4.  I poured the mixture into the coaster mold.

5.  I used my lighter and popped the bubbles and allowed it to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

6.  I mixed one more ounce of resin and poured it over the coaster.

7.  I popped the bubbles with my lighter.

8.  After 12 hours, I was able to remove it from the mold.

9.  I cut a heart out glitter vinyl, with my Cricut.  

10.  I added it to the coaster.  This vinyl sticks well and will last a long time.

Here is is all finished.  You can add another coat of resin, if you wanted to, but it's not necessary. 

That's it!  It gives it a fun textured look and is great by itself, or with a decal on it!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona